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   gay

   /ɡeɪ/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) homosexual (used especially of a man): "the city's gay and lesbian people"
   • ▪ relating to or used by homosexual people: "a gay bar"
   • 2. light-hearted and carefree: dated "Nan had a gay disposition and a very pretty face" Similar cheerfulcheerymerryjollylight-heartedmirthfuljovialgladhappybrightin good spiritsin high spiritsjoyfulelatedexuberantanimatedlivelysprightlyvivaciousbuoyantbouncybubblyperkyeffervescentplayfulfrolicsomeinformal:chirpyon top of the worldas happy as a sandboyas happy as a clamOpposite gloomy
   • ▪ brightly coloured; showy: "a gay profusion of purple and pink sweet peas" Similar brightbrightly colouredvividbrilliantrichvibrantrichly colouredmany-colouredmulticolouredflamboyantgaudyOpposite drab
   • 3. foolish, stupid, or unimpressive: offensive "he thinks the obsession with celebrity is totally gay"

   noun

   • 1. a homosexual person (typically referring to a man): "the capital is a popular destination for gays and lesbians from all over the world" Similar homosexualqueerlesbianlesbigayLGBTLGBTQGLBTinformal:pinklavenderrare:homophileUraniandated:that wayOpposite heterosexualstraight

   Word Origin Middle English (in gay (sense 2 of the adjective)): from Old French gai, of unknown origin.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same gender or sex: My aunt is gay. Mark knew he was gay by the time he was 14. Compare. asexual adjective. bisexual adjective. homosexual adjective. lesbian adjective. straight adjective (SEXUALITY) informal. pansexual adjective.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GayGay - Wikipedia

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   In modern English, gay has come to be used as an adjective, and as a noun, referring to the community, practices and cultures associated with homosexuality. In the 1960s, gay became the word favored by homosexual men to describe their sexual orientation.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gayGay Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GAY is of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only. How to use gay in a sentence. Usage of Gay: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Gay.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HomosexualityHomosexuality - Wikipedia

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   Homosexuality is sexual attraction, romantic attraction, or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality is "an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions" exclusively to people of the same sex or gender.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › gayGAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a person, especially a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the same sex or gender.

7. gaycenter.org › community › lgbtqDefining LGBTQ+ - The Center

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   LGBTQIA+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › homosexualityHomosexuality | Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 28, 2024 · homosexuality, sexual interest in and attraction to members of one’s own sex. The term gay is frequently used as a synonym for homosexual; female homosexuality is often referred to as lesbianism. At different times and in different cultures, homosexual behaviour has been variously approved of, tolerated, punished, and banned.

9. www.webmd.com › sex › what-is-homosexualityWhat Does Homosexuality Mean? - WebMD

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   Jul 2, 2023 · Homosexuality means being attracted to people who are the same sex. Learn more about homosexuality and what it means in relationships.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › homosexualityHomosexuality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of HOMOSEXUALITY is sexual or romantic attraction to others of one's same sex : the quality or state of being gay. Usage of Homosexuality: Usage Guide

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGAY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    GAY definition: 1. homosexual: 2. very happy and enjoying yourself 3. someone who is homosexual, especially a man: . Learn more.